It's a joy to be able to review an absolutely terrific band I haven't mentioned in a number of years — the mighty Justine and the Unclean. Out on Justine Covault's own label Red On Red Records, new single "The Chasm" is a must-hear if you're a power pop enthusiast. And when I say power pop, I'm talking about throwing it all the way back to the roots of the term. For this track, Justine encouraged The Unclean (bassist Janet Egan, guitarist Charles Hansen, and drummer Jim Janota) to channel the power and bombast of The Who. And that's exactly what they did. If thundering power chords and a dynamic rhythm section are your cup of tea, you'll be hitting the repeat button over and over. Anyone wanting to hear a great rock band firing on all cylinders should attend this master class. Lyrically, "The Chasm" is something a little different from the more straight-forward tales of love gone sour that Justine is so known for. This, my friends, is true poetry. The language arts teacher in me can't help but marvel at Justine's use of nature references as symbols and metaphors for a breach of trust between two individuals. She puts a lot of twang in her vocal, and that really works nicely with this song. "The Chasm" is the first song released by Justine and The Unclean in over two years, and it does not disappoint. Shout-out to Stephen Fredette for the amazing art work!
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